Arcum Dagsson (Commander)

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Jul 2, 2025
How To Play Blue Differently in EDH
Blue is known for control in Magic, but that's far from the only thing it does. Let's look at ways you can play blue "off-color" in Commander.
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10%synergy
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Silver Myr
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66%synergy
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58%synergy
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57%synergy
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57%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
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52%synergy
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54%inclusion1.03K decks1.91K decks
52%synergy
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53%inclusion1.01K decks1.91K decks
49%synergy
Memnite
51%inclusion979 decks1.91K decks
47%synergy
Darksteel Forge
53%inclusion1K decks1.91K decks
47%synergy
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45%synergy
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57%inclusion1.10K decks1.91K decks
40%synergy
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56%inclusion1.07K decks1.91K decks
29%synergy
Unwinding Clock
55%inclusion1.06K decks1.91K decks
43%synergy
Counterspell
52%inclusion999 decks1.91K decks
-15%synergy
Sculpting Steel
49%inclusion928 decks1.91K decks
41%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
47%inclusion906 decks1.91K decks
45%synergy
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46%inclusion611 decks1.34K decks
43%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
46%inclusion871 decks1.91K decks
43%synergy
Fabricate
45%inclusion860 decks1.91K decks
23%synergy
Swan Song
45%inclusion860 decks1.91K decks
19%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
42%inclusion802 decks1.91K decks
6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
40%inclusion761 decks1.91K decks
17%synergy
Mana Vault
38%inclusion728 decks1.91K decks
27%synergy
Ancient Tomb
35%inclusion668 decks1.91K decks
23%synergy
The One Ring
34%inclusion655 decks1.91K decks
22%synergy
Force of Will
31%inclusion587 decks1.91K decks
13%synergy
Chrome Mox
24%inclusion457 decks1.91K decks
14%synergy
Grim Monolith
23%inclusion445 decks1.91K decks
18%synergy
Mox Diamond
21%inclusion396 decks1.91K decks
15%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
15%inclusion290 decks1.91K decks
14%synergy
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Myr Sire
44%inclusion844 decks1.91K decks
44%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
44%inclusion843 decks1.91K decks
26%synergy
Manakin
44%inclusion843 decks1.91K decks
43%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
40%inclusion767 decks1.91K decks
28%synergy
Combat Courier
40%inclusion766 decks1.91K decks
39%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
38%inclusion719 decks1.91K decks
26%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
37%inclusion707 decks1.91K decks
27%synergy
Palladium Myr
37%inclusion706 decks1.91K decks
33%synergy
Foundry Inspector
37%inclusion705 decks1.91K decks
22%synergy
Scrap Trawler
36%inclusion681 decks1.91K decks
31%synergy
Shield Sphere
34%inclusion654 decks1.91K decks
33%synergy
Hangarback Walker
34%inclusion641 decks1.91K decks
31%synergy
Hedron Crawler
33%inclusion636 decks1.91K decks
32%synergy
Walking Ballista
33%inclusion626 decks1.91K decks
28%synergy
Myr Convert
32%inclusion610 decks1.91K decks
30%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
30%inclusion566 decks1.91K decks
7%synergy
Plague Myr
29%inclusion559 decks1.91K decks
27%synergy
Master Transmuter
29%inclusion554 decks1.91K decks
24%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
29%inclusion552 decks1.91K decks
21%synergy
Filigree Sages
27%inclusion526 decks1.91K decks
27%synergy
Junk Diver
27%inclusion509 decks1.91K decks
25%synergy
Thought Monitor
22%inclusion415 decks1.91K decks
12%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
20%inclusion315 decks1.55K decks
7%synergy
Metalworker
20%inclusion381 decks1.91K decks
19%synergy
Myr Moonvessel
19%inclusion368 decks1.91K decks
19%synergy
Shimmer Myr
19%inclusion360 decks1.91K decks
12%synergy
The Reality Chip
17%inclusion321 decks1.91K decks
3%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
15%inclusion272 decks1.78K decks
5%synergy
Workshop Assistant
15%inclusion287 decks1.91K decks
14%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
14%inclusion276 decks1.91K decks
9%synergy
K-9, Mark I
13%inclusion258 decks1.91K decks
12%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
13%inclusion243 decks1.91K decks
8%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
12%inclusion235 decks1.91K decks
8%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
12%inclusion234 decks1.91K decks
11%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
12%inclusion234 decks1.91K decks
6%synergy
Tomb Trawler
12%inclusion197 decks1.67K decks
12%synergy
Millikin
11%inclusion218 decks1.91K decks
10%synergy
Trinket Mage
11%inclusion208 decks1.91K decks
1%synergy
Memnarch
10%inclusion199 decks1.91K decks
8%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
10%inclusion187 decks1.91K decks
7%synergy
Cathodion
9.5%inclusion181 decks1.91K decks
9%synergy
Malcator's Watcher
9.3%inclusion177 decks1.91K decks
9%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
8.8%inclusion169 decks1.91K decks
3%synergy
Trophy Mage
8.6%inclusion164 decks1.91K decks
1%synergy
Dross Scorpion
8.5%inclusion163 decks1.91K decks
8%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
8.4%inclusion160 decks1.91K decks
7%synergy
Silver Raven
8.2%inclusion157 decks1.91K decks
7%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
7.6%inclusion146 decks1.91K decks
-6%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
7.6%inclusion145 decks1.91K decks
5%synergy
Spellseeker
7.3%inclusion140 decks1.91K decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Dramatic Reversal
44%inclusion835 decks1.91K decks
24%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
43%inclusion817 decks1.91K decks
7%synergy
Pongify
34%inclusion646 decks1.91K decks
-6%synergy
Mana Drain
32%inclusion621 decks1.91K decks
6%synergy
Whir of Invention
31%inclusion594 decks1.91K decks
18%synergy
Negate
28%inclusion530 decks1.91K decks
-11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
28%inclusion431 decks1.56K decks
7%synergy
Force of Negation
27%inclusion509 decks1.91K decks
11%synergy
Pact of Negation
25%inclusion481 decks1.91K decks
15%synergy
Brainstorm
25%inclusion470 decks1.91K decks
-17%synergy
Mystical Tutor
22%inclusion428 decks1.91K decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion424 decks1.91K decks
-14%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
22%inclusion418 decks1.91K decks
-13%synergy
Flusterstorm
22%inclusion418 decks1.91K decks
12%synergy
Resculpt
22%inclusion416 decks1.91K decks
2%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
21%inclusion393 decks1.91K decks
4%synergy
Mental Misstep
20%inclusion385 decks1.91K decks
13%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
16%inclusion309 decks1.91K decks
11%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
16%inclusion226 decks1.45K decks
10%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion259 decks1.91K decks
-15%synergy
Spell Pierce
13%inclusion253 decks1.91K decks
5%synergy
Desynchronization
12%inclusion181 decks1.50K decks
7%synergy
Magic Damper
11%inclusion68 decks620 decks
8%synergy
Dispel
11%inclusion209 decks1.91K decks
1%synergy
Shore Up
11%inclusion207 decks1.91K decks
6%synergy
Strix Serenade
10%inclusion161 decks1.56K decks
1%synergy
High Tide
9.0%inclusion173 decks1.91K decks
-35%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
8.3%inclusion158 decks1.91K decks
6%synergy
Misdirection
8.3%inclusion158 decks1.91K decks
3%synergy
Aetherize
7.7%inclusion148 decks1.91K decks
-20%synergy
Chain of Vapor
7.7%inclusion147 decks1.91K decks
2%synergy
Miscast
7.5%inclusion144 decks1.91K decks
4%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
7.0%inclusion133 decks1.91K decks
2%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
6.5%inclusion110 decks1.68K decks
-3%synergy
Mana Leak
6.3%inclusion121 decks1.91K decks
0%synergy
Disruption Protocol
5.9%inclusion112 decks1.91K decks
4%synergy
Access Denied
5.7%inclusion109 decks1.91K decks
2%synergy
Delay
5.7%inclusion109 decks1.91K decks
1%synergy
Opt
5.6%inclusion107 decks1.91K decks
-20%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
22%inclusion429 decks1.91K decks
13%synergy
Transmute Artifact
17%inclusion329 decks1.91K decks
14%synergy
Reshape
17%inclusion327 decks1.91K decks
10%synergy
Ponder
17%inclusion323 decks1.91K decks
-13%synergy
One with the Machine
15%inclusion279 decks1.91K decks
11%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion243 decks1.91K decks
-2%synergy
Solve the Equation
9.4%inclusion179 decks1.91K decks
-4%synergy
Preordain
9.3%inclusion177 decks1.91K decks
-15%synergy
Merchant Scroll
8.8%inclusion169 decks1.91K decks
-1%synergy
Windfall
8.7%inclusion167 decks1.91K decks
-14%synergy
Argivian Restoration
7.4%inclusion141 decks1.91K decks
6%synergy
All Is Dust
6.7%inclusion128 decks1.91K decks
5%synergy
Step Through
5.4%inclusion103 decks1.91K decks
0%synergy
Hidden Strings
5.1%inclusion97 decks1.91K decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Rings of Brighthearth
43%inclusion820 decks1.91K decks
36%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
41%inclusion793 decks1.91K decks
39%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
39%inclusion737 decks1.91K decks
35%synergy
Myr Turbine
36%inclusion681 decks1.91K decks
35%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
34%inclusion654 decks1.91K decks
6%synergy
Voltaic Key
33%inclusion634 decks1.91K decks
28%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
32%inclusion613 decks1.91K decks
28%synergy
Isochron Scepter
32%inclusion612 decks1.91K decks
14%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
32%inclusion530 decks1.67K decks
27%synergy
Staff of Domination
30%inclusion578 decks1.91K decks
28%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
30%inclusion568 decks1.91K decks
28%synergy
Clock of Omens
29%inclusion564 decks1.91K decks
28%synergy
Manifold Key
28%inclusion529 decks1.91K decks
21%synergy
Mystic Forge
25%inclusion473 decks1.91K decks
15%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
24%inclusion450 decks1.91K decks
22%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
23%inclusion437 decks1.91K decks
8%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
22%inclusion421 decks1.90K decks
19%synergy
Forsaken Monument
22%inclusion412 decks1.91K decks
18%synergy
Darksteel Monolith
19%inclusion367 decks1.91K decks
18%synergy
Repurposing Bay
18%inclusion188 decks1.06K decks
14%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
17%inclusion329 decks1.91K decks
12%synergy
Citanul Flute
17%inclusion328 decks1.91K decks
17%synergy
Torpor Orb
15%inclusion296 decks1.91K decks
13%synergy
Mirrorworks
12%inclusion235 decks1.91K decks
11%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
12%inclusion222 decks1.91K decks
9%synergy
Imposter Mech
11%inclusion212 decks1.91K decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
11%inclusion211 decks1.91K decks
9%synergy
Mindslaver
11%inclusion210 decks1.91K decks
9%synergy
Summoning Station
11%inclusion209 decks1.91K decks
11%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
11%inclusion209 decks1.91K decks
-45%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
11%inclusion204 decks1.91K decks
10%synergy
Cloud Key
10%inclusion199 decks1.91K decks
4%synergy
Nexus of Becoming
10%inclusion177 decks1.75K decks
9%synergy
The Endstone
10%inclusion48 decks476 decks
7%synergy
The Magic Mirror
10%inclusion191 decks1.91K decks
3%synergy
Esoteric Duplicator
10%inclusion162 decks1.67K decks
9%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
9.4%inclusion158 decks1.68K decks
7%synergy
Mirage Mirror
9.1%inclusion174 decks1.91K decks
6%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
8.9%inclusion171 decks1.91K decks
8%synergy
Magewright's Stone
8.3%inclusion159 decks1.91K decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
8.2%inclusion157 decks1.91K decks
2%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
8.1%inclusion155 decks1.91K decks
5%synergy
Winter Orb
7.9%inclusion151 decks1.91K decks
3%synergy
Winter Moon
7.7%inclusion124 decks1.60K decks
3%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
7.3%inclusion139 decks1.91K decks
4%synergy
Planar Bridge
7.3%inclusion139 decks1.91K decks
6%synergy
Extinguisher Battleship
7.1%inclusion34 decks476 decks
6%synergy
Possessed Portal
7.1%inclusion136 decks1.91K decks
7%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
6.8%inclusion131 decks1.91K decks
5%synergy
Blasting Station
6.7%inclusion129 decks1.91K decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Rhystic Study
38%inclusion718 decks1.91K decks
3%synergy
Mystic Remora
34%inclusion641 decks1.91K decks
6%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
28%inclusion545 decks1.91K decks
20%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
18%inclusion353 decks1.91K decks
13%synergy
Mechanized Production
16%inclusion309 decks1.91K decks
9%synergy
Efficient Construction
14%inclusion274 decks1.91K decks
7%synergy
Mind Over Matter
14%inclusion263 decks1.91K decks
11%synergy
Copy Artifact
13%inclusion246 decks1.91K decks
9%synergy
Mirrormade
12%inclusion227 decks1.91K decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion198 decks1.91K decks
-19%synergy
Artificer Class
10%inclusion190 decks1.91K decks
7%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
8.4%inclusion87 decks1.04K decks
1%synergy
Freed from the Real
7.8%inclusion150 decks1.91K decks
5%synergy
March of the Machines
7.2%inclusion137 decks1.91K decks
7%synergy
Intruder Alarm
6.6%inclusion127 decks1.91K decks
4%synergy
Back to Basics
6.3%inclusion120 decks1.91K decks
-2%synergy
Power Artifact
5.3%inclusion101 decks1.91K decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
33%inclusion623 decks1.91K decks
23%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
21%inclusion405 decks1.91K decks
17%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
16%inclusion90 decks553 decks
10%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
10%inclusion200 decks1.91K decks
6%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
5.2%inclusion45 decks865 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
59%inclusion1.12K decks1.91K decks
41%synergy
Academy Ruins
56%inclusion1.06K decks1.91K decks
37%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
51%inclusion979 decks1.91K decks
39%synergy
Urza's Saga
47%inclusion894 decks1.91K decks
30%synergy
Inventors' Fair
46%inclusion884 decks1.91K decks
33%synergy
Mishra's Factory
39%inclusion751 decks1.91K decks
38%synergy
Buried Ruin
38%inclusion735 decks1.91K decks
26%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
36%inclusion697 decks1.91K decks
25%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
36%inclusion695 decks1.91K decks
11%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
35%inclusion663 decks1.91K decks
33%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
27%inclusion519 decks1.91K decks
26%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion457 decks1.91K decks
-32%synergy
Archway of Innovation
21%inclusion323 decks1.53K decks
10%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
18%inclusion353 decks1.91K decks
18%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
18%inclusion85 decks476 decks
7%synergy
Crystal Vein
17%inclusion322 decks1.91K decks
15%synergy
City of Traitors
15%inclusion289 decks1.91K decks
13%synergy
Urza's Tower
15%inclusion287 decks1.91K decks
10%synergy
Urza's Mine
15%inclusion286 decks1.91K decks
10%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
15%inclusion285 decks1.91K decks
10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
15%inclusion281 decks1.91K decks
-36%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion226 decks1.91K decks
8%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
12%inclusion226 decks1.91K decks
9%synergy
Fomori Vault
11%inclusion189 decks1.67K decks
8%synergy
Tolaria West
9.4%inclusion180 decks1.91K decks
4%synergy
Mishra's Foundry
9.2%inclusion176 decks1.91K decks
9%synergy
Urza's Workshop
8.4%inclusion161 decks1.91K decks
6%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
8.1%inclusion155 decks1.91K decks
-1%synergy
War Room
7.7%inclusion147 decks1.91K decks
-9%synergy
Treasure Vault
7.3%inclusion140 decks1.91K decks
4%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.7%inclusion58 decks860 decks
-2%synergy
Strip Mine
6.6%inclusion127 decks1.91K decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.2%inclusion119 decks1.91K decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Factory
6.0%inclusion115 decks1.91K decks
5%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.9%inclusion113 decks1.91K decks
1%synergy
Castle Vantress
5.6%inclusion108 decks1.91K decks
-14%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion1.75K decks1.91K decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
59%inclusion1.14K decks1.91K decks
-6%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
43%inclusion824 decks1.91K decks
41%synergy
Basalt Monolith
42%inclusion809 decks1.91K decks
32%synergy
Mox Opal
37%inclusion703 decks1.91K decks
27%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
34%inclusion654 decks1.91K decks
27%synergy
Lotus Petal
31%inclusion598 decks1.91K decks
19%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion479 decks1.91K decks
-12%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion457 decks1.91K decks
-28%synergy
Thran Dynamo
23%inclusion432 decks1.91K decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion311 decks1.91K decks
-4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
16%inclusion304 decks1.91K decks
4%synergy
Patriar's Seal
11%inclusion218 decks1.91K decks
9%synergy
Springleaf Drum
11%inclusion206 decks1.91K decks
8%synergy
Mana Crypt
11%inclusion205 decks1.91K decks
6%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
10%inclusion198 decks1.91K decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion193 decks1.91K decks
-7%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
10%inclusion192 decks1.91K decks
6%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
8.7%inclusion167 decks1.91K decks
6%synergy
Sky Diamond
8.3%inclusion159 decks1.91K decks
-16%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
7.7%inclusion115 decks1.50K decks
3%synergy
Caged Sun
7.6%inclusion146 decks1.91K decks
-4%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.5%inclusion144 decks1.91K decks
-13%synergy
Mox Amber
6.1%inclusion117 decks1.91K decks
-1%synergy
Guardian Idol
5.4%inclusion103 decks1.91K decks
5%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
5.1%inclusion97 decks1.91K decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
92%inclusion1.75K decks1.91K decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
28%inclusion431 decks1.56K decks
7%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
26%inclusion495 decks1.91K decks
20%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
24%inclusion450 decks1.91K decks
18%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
20%inclusion315 decks1.55K decks
7%synergy
Mirrex
18%inclusion346 decks1.91K decks
17%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion266 decks1.91K decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion243 decks1.91K decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion214 decks1.91K decks
-16%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
9.1%inclusion140 decks1.54K decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
9.0%inclusion173 decks1.91K decks
1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
8.1%inclusion154 decks1.91K decks
0%synergy
Flooded Strand
7.5%inclusion143 decks1.91K decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Cave
7.4%inclusion119 decks1.60K decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
7.1%inclusion135 decks1.91K decks
-1%synergy
Polluted Delta
7.0%inclusion133 decks1.91K decks
-1%synergy
Power Depot
5.0%inclusion96 decks1.91K decks
4%synergy